Hilton nabs 2025 HM Awards winner
Hilton Australasia has appointed Stephanie Lopesi as its new Regional Head of Human Sources, reinforcing the corporate’s dedication to distinctive office tradition.
With greater than 15 years of HR expertise, together with working throughout main hospitality teams, Lopesi additionally took dwelling the award for Human Sources Affiliate of the Yr on the 2025 HM Awards, held in Sydney final month.
“I’m excited to be becoming a member of Hilton, a model globally recognised for its funding in group members and their improvement, each professionally and personally. As Hilton continues its enlargement, the power of its tradition is extra necessary than ever,” Hilton Australasia Regional Head of Human Sources, Stephanie Lopesi stated.
Lopesi may even lead Hilton’s tradition of inclusion and belonging throughout Australasia.
“As we proceed to develop our footprint and put money into profession pathways for our group members, Stephanie will assist guarantee Hilton stays a spot the place folks really feel supported, valued and impressed to realize their greatest,” Hilton Space Vice President and Head of Australasia, Paul Hutton stated.
Flurry of latest Normal Managers for TFE Melbourne accommodations
Grant Fleet has been appointed as Resort Normal Supervisor, Rendezvous Resort Melbourne bringing 15 years of in depth hospitality expertise to the position.
Fleet joins Rendezvous Melbourne from Yarra Valley Lodge, the place he served as Normal Supervisor for greater than 4 years below the Occasion Hospitality & Leisure portfolio.
Quincy Resort Melbourne has introduced Michael Gibson over as new Normal Supervisor from his earlier position at Accor.
Gibson has greater than 20 years of hospitality management and a confirmed observe document of operational excellence throughout globally recognised resort manufacturers.
Travelodge Resort Melbourne Docklands has appointed Angelo Di Marco as its new Resort Normal Supervisor.
Following a stint in Perth, the TFE stalwart brings greater than a decade of resort expertise and was most lately Normal Supervisor at Rendezvous Resort Perth Central.
Lodging Australia committee shake-up
Richard Doyle, Seibu Prince Motels Worldwide Group Normal Counsel has been re-elected as chair following a current election at a Sydney assembly of the important thing State Advisory Committee to Lodging Australia NSW.
Different notable committee members embrace Mark Ronfeldt, Daiwa Residing Waldorf Holdings Chief Govt Officer, being elected the brand new deputy.
The affiliation additionally welcomed new committee member Matthew Man, Meriton Space Regional Supervisor.
Longstanding co-chair, Patrick Lonergan, Mulpha Group Head of Motels, Hospitality and Leisure, has determined to face down and was farewelled after years of service.
Richard Doyle (Chairperson), Mark Ronfeltd (Deputy Chairperson), Glen Boultwood (Serene Capital), Stacey McBride
(AA NSW), Jeroen Meijer (PARKROYAL Darling Harbour and Parramatta), Sally Burgess (Rydges Australia Sq.).
Not pictured: Matthew Man (Meriton), Monty Maguire (Powerhouse Resort Tamworth by Rydges), Scott Boyes (Trilogy
Motels), Tish Nyar (TFE Motels).
AA NSW Normal Supervisor Stacey McBride stated the committee was now set for a giant yr forward.
“The Committee stays in skilled arms with Richard, whereas on the identical time we farewell one among our greats in his former co-chair Patrick,” McBride stated.
“Patrick has completed excellent work for the sector, particularly throughout the amalgamation of TAA and AAoA. I be part of Richard in thanking Patrick for his laborious work on behalf of the I business and welcome Mark to his new position of deputy, and Matthew to the committee.”
Hannah St Resort ramps up management forward of opening
Melbourne’s Hannah St Resort has added three senior executives to its line-up forward of its opening later this month.
Lindsay Man takes on the position of Govt Assistant Supervisor, following an in depth resort profession spanning throughout manufacturers together with Crown Resorts and W Melbourne.
A seasoned hospitality skilled with an MBA in Human Useful resource Administration, Man has a fame for constructing high-performing groups, driving operational excellence, and shaping extremely personalised visitor experiences.
Bernard Glaude has been appointed Meals & Beverage Supervisor, after 20 years of worldwide hospitality expertise which embrace working in Michelin-starred eating places in New York.
Most lately, he has held senior roles with Lucas Eating places, Accor, and luxurious boutique accommodations in regional Australia, and based the award-winning Belvedere Social in Daylesford.
Sergio Morales joins the Queensbridge Precinct as Expertise Director accountable for curating and fostering a vibrant and related neighborhood inside the mixed-use precinct.
His position integrates premium concierge providers with modern way of life and neighborhood packages, making certain Queensbridge Constructing’s residential neighborhood are additionally catered for.
Morales has expertise in occasion planning, stakeholder engagement, and mission administration, with a profession spanning luxurious accommodations and cruise traces together with QT Melbourne, Novotel and Ibis Melbourne Central, The Lyall Resort & Spa, and Cunard and Norwegian Cruise Line.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Lindsay, Bernard, and Sergio to the Hannah St Resort household. Every brings deep experience of their respective areas, and collectively they type a management group completely suited to delivering our imaginative and prescient for a luxurious resort that mixes genuine hospitality with Melbourne’s daring, artistic vitality,” Resort Normal Supervisor, Peter Minatsis stated.
